Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities — Sport Support Program | Stream One

Description

The Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities (SSDIC) component of the Sport Support Program funds eligible organizations to deliver sport for social development projects in Indigenous communities in Canada. The SSDIC component offers a flexible program that can be tailored to address the self-identified social goals of individual Indigenous communities.

Stream One — Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities

 

Stream One of the Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities (SSDIC) provides funding (available annually) to the 13 Provincial/Territorial Aboriginal Sport Bodies (PTASBs) and the Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC). It aims to support their capacity and to provide opportunities for Indigenous Peoples to participate in meaningful sport, recreational and physical activities that support 1 or more of the Stream One social development goals. Drawn from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action, the Stream One social development goals focus on:

• improved health, education and employability
• the reduction of at-risk behaviour

Who can apply

To be eligible for Stream One funding, your organization must:

• be a PTASB, as recognized by the ASC
• the ASC is also eligible for Stream One funding to provide leadership and support to the PTASBs for their delivery of the Initiative

Application deadline

The application intake period will take place from August 13, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. (ET) to November 17, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. (ET).

How to apply

Applicants are required to:

• read the Application Guidelines
• email us to request the application form
• meet all eligibility requirements and submit a complete application form and supporting documents (if applicable) before the deadline

You are required to submit your application form by email in the fillable PDF format (no scans). If you are unable to submit your application by email or use the fillable PDF format, please contact us for assistance.

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